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Vladimir Zharkov (LW)

Albany Devils

Name:

Vladimir Zharkov

Number:

18

Position:

LW

Shoots:

L

Height:

6-1

Weight:

205

Birthdate:

1988-01-10

Birth place:

Elektrostal, Russia

Biography

2010-11: Netted first goal of the season against Hartford on Oct. 15 … assisted on the game-winning goal at Adirondack on Oct. 16 … extended scoring streak to four games by posting multiple points (two assists) against Norfolk on Nov. 10 … scored the game-winning goal in overtime at Norfolk on Dec. 17 … recalled by New Jersey on Dec. 28 … netted first career NHL goal at New York Islanders on Jan. 17 … played 11 games and had a goal and assist before being turned to Albany on loan on Jan. 27 …

CAREER: 2009-10: Appeared in 40 games for New Jersey … registered 10 assists …played 68 games for Lowell … netted 16 goals with 22 assists for 38 points … finished with a plus-7 rating … appeared in 40 games for the NJ Devils … registered 10 assists … 2008-09: led Lowell with a plus-23 rating and tied for the AHL among league rookies … ranked fourth on the Devils in points (34) and tied for fourth in assists (23) … in first season in North America, totaled 34 points (11g-23a-34pts) and 26 penalty minutes in 69 games … opened AHL career with two goals at Providence on Oct. 8 … recorded three points (1g-2a-3pts) on vs. Bridgeport on Mar. 29 … 2007-08: Recorded five goals and two assists for seven points in 30 games with CSKA Moscow (Russia) … appeared in four games for CSKA Moscow-2 (Russia-3), totaling seven points (3g, 4a) … 2006-07: Contributed four goals and an assist in 47 games for CSKA Moscow (Russia) …

OTHER: Participated in the 2007 World Junior Championships … scored two goals.